Chavez No Se Va: ("Chavez Isn't Leaving"-Election Victory Slogan)
AS THE ENTIRE WORLD held its breath over the outcome of this year's US presidential election, the most important election of 2012 was already in the books--and the Left won.
On October 7, Venezuelan President Hugo Chavez was re-elected, taking over 54 percent in a vote that featured a coherent, united opposition campaign and a record voter turnout of over 80 percent.
Despite tall tales and smears from a virulently hostile media--both at home and abroad--challenger Henrique Capriles had no choice but to concede defeat immediately; all credible observers agreed the voting process itself was beyond reproach.
This election extends the lease on life of Latin …
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Article title: Chavez No Se Va: ("Chavez Isn't Leaving"-Election Victory Slogan).
Contributors: Not available.
Magazine title: Canadian Dimension.
Volume: 46.
Issue: 6
Publication date: November-December 2012.
Page number: 5.
© 2009 Canadian Dimension Publication, Ltd.
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